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Dallas N.C. Feb 11th 1861
Dear Sir
Though not personally acquainted with you, I as a Union man, have taken the liberty to address you as one. You are doubtless aware that our election for delegates to a State convention will take place on the 28th inst.
If there is a word spoken or any action that will inspire us with hope, and encourage us to labor for the Union with a prospect of success; we trust that you, or some other friend will give us the benefit of it immediately.
The friends of the Union in N.C. need something to strengthen their hands in the present contest. Four weekes [sic] ago the Union men here were largely in the majority, but many are becoming impatient for a compromise and are wavering. The secession party labor incesently [sic], calling to their aid all the appliances of deception; and unless we get some encouragement soon, our cause will be greatly endangered. This section (Gaston & Lincoln etc) was nearly unanimous for [?Breckenrye]. I have the honor to be respectfully
[?J. S.] Maxwell
To Hon Z. B. Vance
PC_15_Vance_18610211_001.doc

Dallas N.C. Feb 11th 1861
Dear Sir
Though not personally acquainted with you, I as a Union man, have taken the liberty to address you as one. You are doubtless aware that our election for delegates to a State convention will take place on the 28th inst.
If there is a word spoken or any action that will inspire us with hope, and encourage us to labor for the Union with a prospect of success; we trust that you, or some other friend will give us the benefit of it immediately.
The friends of the Union in N.C. need something to strengthen their hands in the present contest. Four weekes [sic] ago the Union men here were largely in the majority, but many are becoming impatient for a compromise and are wavering. The secession party labor incesently [sic], calling to their aid all the appliances of deception; and unless we get some encouragement soon, our cause will be greatly endangered. This section (Gaston & Lincoln etc) was nearly unanimous for [?Breckenrye]. I have the honor to be respectfully
[?J. S.] Maxwell
To Hon Z. B. Vance

Dallas N.C. Feb 11th 1861
Dear Sir
Though not personally acquainted with you, I as a Union man, have taken the liberty to address you as one. You are doubtless aware that our election for delegates to a State convention will take place on the 28th inst.
If there is a word spoken or any action that will inspire us with hope, and encourage us to labor for the Union with a prospect of success; we trust that you, or some other friend will give us the benefit of it immediately.
The friends of the Union in N.C. need something to strengthen their hands in the present contest. Four weekes [sic] ago the Union men here were largely in the majority, but many are becoming impatient for a compromise and are wavering. The secession party labor incesently [sic], calling to their aid all the appliances of deception; and unless we get some encouragement soon, our cause will be greatly endangered. This section (Gaston & Lincoln etc) was nearly unanimous for [?Breckenrye]. I have the honor to be respectfully
[?J. S.] Maxwell
To Hon Z. B. Vance
PC_15_Vance_18610211_001.doc